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Heather Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,428 Google reviews · Running trail in Walnut Creek, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Heather Farm Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This 102-acre preserve offers a swimming complex, dog park, sports fields & a skate park.
What runners say about Heather Farm Park
“The picnic area was clean, the weather was perfect ( 75 degrees) and the playground was located directly across the picnic reservation area which was super convenient.”
“It has a beautiful pond, plant house, more than enough parking area, Children’s play area, nursery and geese all over the park.”
“There's also some shaded areas with chairs where one can book for say, a child's birthday party.”
“Whatever you're looking for in a park - peace and quiet, place to walk, fun for the kids, new adventure, etc.”
“Watching the kids giggle with joy as they explored and discovered new adventures, I appreciated how this park truly caters to visitors of all ages.”
The park is very nice, there are two ponds. There is a playground. A recreation and picnic area. And there is also a place where you can walk with animals. And also add beauty to the park are its inhabitants - Canadian geese and wild ducks.
Great park for families, huge playground structure with another one for toddlers. BBQ grills are also available across the park with tables. Nice pond for fishing but only catch and release. Hiking trials here are another popular thing to do with an area for volleyballs.
Nice playground area for the kiddos to roam around. The playground area has different sections for younger and bigger kids; and also sand pits. This place can get very crowded over the weekend with vendors around, celebrations in the park, and kids running around. But it’s always fun to see this lively community.
It's a great place for taking the children out to play. With lots of space and play stations. They can let their imaginations run . There's a beautiful lake with fountains. Great view. There's also some shaded areas with chairs where one can book for say, a child's birthday party.
Trail conditions & character
“It has a beautiful pond, plant house, more than enough parking area, Children’s play area, nursery and geese all over the park.”
“It was a peaceful and serene experience, allowing me to connect with nature and unwind from the buzz of everyday life.”
“parking is easy and offers a variety of engagements for our grandsons who are three years apart - the geese near the lake were a unexpected bonus!”
“The park's amenities are top-notch, with clean and well-maintained restroom facilities easily accessible throughout the park.”
“There's also some shaded areas with chairs where one can book for say, a child's birthday party.”
Plan your run at Heather Farm Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewalnut-creek.org
- Phone+1 925-943-5858
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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